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Nepal President promulgates Constitutional Council Ordinance
Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel promulgated the Constitutional Council Ordinance, 2026 on May 5, 2026, enabling the government to appoint key positions in constitutional bodies. Earlier, the ordinance was sent back to the government for review on May 3, 2026.
Why It Matters
The promulgation sets the framework for appointments to key constitutional bodies, affecting governance and checks and balances in Nepal.
Timeline
2 Events
May 5, 2026: President promulgates Constitutional Council Ordinance
May 5, 2026
President Ramchandra Paudel promulgated the Constitutional Council Ordinance, 2026, on May 5, 2026, paving the way for the government to appoint key positions in constitutional bodies.
May 3, 2026: Ordinance sent back to government for review
May 3, 2026
The Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Powers and Procedure) Ordinance, 2026 was sent back to the government on May 3, 2026, for review.